This is Houston's thread, and we're the N/o/bodies.* Come and take it.
Previous thread: >>15062629
Next meet is scheduled for Friday, June 17th. Time and location are open to suggestions.
Opinion form/survey regarding the crew/club/gang/whateverthefuck:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZFXupIXfcyB6ZLEoPtYm4uZuTeQeGWF656UihlX3yq4/viewform
Sign-up sheet in progress:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g8SQlAr_V43jeOt92yPrh0GXDmMcI2SYGbm3xP-XJkM/edit?usp=sharing
*Name subject to change.
>>15072068
interested in what you're talking about if you're still around anon.
Crosstour fag lurking as well.
You know, for stuff to do, how about a steeplechase?
Like, someone goes and scouts a long course that winds all over the place. Then for each major course change, they write a clue pointing in a cardinal direction (and distance) towards the next change. Have a set start point, a few checkpoints, a finish line with a prize worth trying to get, and then you race to see who gets there fastest. It's not about your speed, but how well you know your city and how well you can figure shit out on the fly to race against the clock.
Obviously it would take a lot of work to set up and run, but it might be a lot of fun.
>>15073800
Got an adrenaline rush just thinking about it.
We need to start recording fastest laps of 610
>>15074129
This!
Though how would we prevent time fraud?
>>15074143
Pick an empty parking lot for the timekeeper and take a witness. Same start and end point
>>15073557
That flag is still awful.
>>15074163
I'm sorry.
>>15074163
The flag is awesome and hilarious
>>15074143
Make it the beltway and use EzTag logs.
>>15074171
I'm not paying tolls.
>>15074171
610 would take long enough already, can't imagine the beltway
>>15074189
Just wait until they finish the Grand Parkway.
>>15074223
Eventually there's going to be a series of loops covering the entire continent, centered on Houston.
>>15074223
>>15074368
Good fucking God.
http://www.chron.com/news/transportation/article/Now-that-Grand-Parkway-is-open-from-I-45-to-U-S-7213331.php#photo-9017195
This may be the biggest loop in the world.
>>15074400
People forget that the incorporated Houston metro area is bigger than the island of Oahu. Houston is fucking HUGE.
>>15074170
it's pretty shit
>>15074553
Just the overall design or could it be improved?
>>15074416
As far as I'm concerned it stretches from Willis to Galveston.
That's 90 miles as the crow flies.
>>15074588
Not the same replier, but I think it could be improved by a lot. The lone star seems to be in a awkward position and i'm not sure what "come and take it" is supposed to mean.
do you guys wanna cruise to galveston for the next meet. there are some empty roads on the north/east part of the island where you could drag race and shit, just throwing it out there. or should we go 610 wangan style again
>>15074644
>i'm not sure what "come and take it" is supposed to mean.
>>15074650
I still don't understand : /
>>15074645
I will never be interested in anything drag-related, and can't imagine why anyone in this group would be considering none of are vehicles are even remotely equipped to do so in any fashion that would be remotely enjoyable.
![900px-Texas_Flag_Come_and_Take_It.svg[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/pwsrX4o.png "900px-Texas_Flag_Come_and_Take_It.svg[1].png")
>>15074644
>>15074653
If you don't understand the Gonzales flag, you're not a Texan.
In fact, if you didn't immediately recognize what it was based off of, your opinion is worthless.
![Gonzales+Flag(2)[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/P1atfMe.jpg "Gonzales+Flag(2)[1].jpg")
>>15074644
Once upon a time, in 1836, there was a town called Gonzales settled by Texians in Mexican Texas. The town of Gonzales had a tiny cannon to help defend against bloodthirsty injuns.
Now, at the time, just as today, the Mexican government was filled with corruption. There was much resistance to the government of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and General Santa Anna used his armies to crush it.
One day, the Mexican Army came to Gonzales to demand the cannon back, fearing that it would be used against their rule. The people of Gonzales, however, defied the Mexican army and raised a white flag with a black cannon and star, and the words "COME AND TAKE IT" written on the bottom.
Then they shot the Mexicans with it. This was the first battle of the Texan Revolution.
Soon after, the Mexicans laid siege to the mission at San Antonio and slaughtered everyone inside. This place is known as the Alamo, and the cry of "Remember the Alamo!" caused the revolution to spread.
After the defeat at the Alamo, the Texian militias lead by General Sam Houston retreated across half the state before meeting the Mexican army on the shores of Buffalo Bayou in what is now Deer Park. They attacked at dawn while General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna was busy going to town on a mixed slave girl now immortalized in the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas". After about ten minutes of battle, the 600 Texians defeated the Mexican army, killing 600 and capturing the remaining 700 and Santa Anna himself, while losing only a handful of men.
General Houston later had Santa Anna shipped to Washington DC to sign a formal treaty recognizing the independence of the Republic of Texas, overseen by President Andrew "try to assassinate me and I'll beat you half to death with my cane" Jackson.
The end.
>>15074691
If it means not being part of an arrogant person like you then I'm better off not being part of it.
>>15074703
Thanks.. didn't know that, I moved in from the North.
>>15074715
Googling "Come and take it" would have given you the answers you seek.
>>15074715
You have 24 hours to research Texas history and post a 2500 word report on the Texan Revolution in this thread or a subsequent thread if this one dies, or pack your shit and fuck off back to Yankeeland.
>>15074679
but going fast is always fun
>>15074745
Then fuck off. We're full.
>>15074767
stay mad cuck
>muh heritage
>>15074764
I agree, which is why I appreciate it in forms other than going in a straight line for 10 seconds that's almost entirely dependent upon mechanical advantage.
Not trying to bash anything, but I'll take almost anything other than drag.
Captcha: pickup trucks.
We all have decently fast vehicles, some are shitboxes but still go pretty quick. Obviously not the fastest vehicles around so that's why I'm thinking Twisty Roads is the best, only problem is.. we're living in Houston. I'm going to start looking up at Google Maps in full detail and see how things go.
>>15074645
>>15074764
>>15074810
Either way, doing it on Galveston is a fucking stupid place to do it. GPD do not fuck around. They are bored out of their ass 80% of the time, so if they get even one call about people hooning around they will call up every tow truck on the island to impound your ass.
That said Harborside and Old Port Industrial are comfy as *fuck* to cruise at night. I just wouldn't risk an organized race on them.
>>15074819
If we could get as many people as we could doing this, that would be great.
>>15074819
>>15074844
What about the steeplechase suggestion? Too much work?
>>15074855
I liked it, I don't know why I was the only one that replied, though.
>>15074819
I tried to do twisty roads around Lake Livingston.
One guy showed up and then didn't even want to go fast.
>>15074679
>considering none of are vehicles are even remotely equipped to do so in any fashion that would be remotely enjoyable.
I'm kinda equipped to drag race.
>>15074679
straight lines are all this thing does. Spoderstang would resent that remark too
>>15076095
Forgot pic
autocross is on june 12th btw if you guys don't know. it's at grand sport speedway so I dunno if everyone would want to go. where is the other s2k guy who has never shown up?
I'm going to try and make it if I get some new tires in time. If I can't make it to that one I'll be at the july one for sure. will be my first time
>>15076231
>autocross is on june 12th btw if you guys don't know. it's at grand sport speedway so I dunno if everyone would want to go. where is the other s2k guy who has never shown up?
>I'm going to try and make it if I get some new tires in time. If I can't make it to that one I'll be at the july one for sure. will be my first time
Do they have rules against convertibles? That sounds fun.
>>15076239
>Do they have rules against convertibles?
nope, but you do need a helmet.
this guy ran an e30 vert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ge8XBxpG5k
pretty sure that's hpd academy autox
>>15076095
Indeed. Need to get me some slicks and skinnies one day. Also using a name to make it easier I guess.
>>15074703
God bless you and God bless Texas
>>15076416
Amen
>>15076261
But does he have a roll bar?
Alright here's the output from the form in a spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DNwDA9oeoqeSaqdnZcEsNpW9PBkhmKtTe8t9zjI8Btk/edit?usp=sharing
Here it is typed up:
When: Friday 6/17 with 44.4% of the votes
Time: 8pm with 44.4% of the votes
Where: Happy Teahouse with 45.45% of the votes
What: Twisty Backroads run with 47.1%
After: Mixed bag. Winner was anywhere we can park and fuck around and Happy Tea House, so Happy Tea House
Song: Our official song is Forever Young with 37.5% of the votes
Name: we are officially hwat with 36.1% of the votes
>>15077209
I can live with that. Maybe not the song but it's not a deal breaker.
>>15077209
Not too bad, the community has made a good decision, proud of ya'll.
>>15077201
According to Miata forums a roll bar isn't necessary for auto cross. It would probably be good to have though
>>15077472
Oh thank God. I've wanted to take my MGB to an autocross since I bought it, but I thought that it wouldn't be allowed on the course.
how about point to point racing with a navigator, start and end are marked by a post on here and lowest elapsed time between posts is the winner.
>>15077787
I think that any actual race where we're all competing is just an accident waiting to happen
Can I participate with a mere 05 v6 accord coupe 6spd with no mods?
>>15077876
if we just go by elapsed time we can do it one at a time, and of course when traffic is minimal (1-2am)
>>15077901
Any one is welcome
>>15077922
Maybe then. I just don't want a scenario where two guys are headed 100mph toward each other.
This meet though is touge, it's been voted on.
>>15077970
Well that's gonna be fun for me lol
>>15075413
>>15076095
Okay, so slower cars, and people scared to go fast.
>>15077970
Houston doesn't have togay though.
>>15077986
Or people who want to keep their tires, transmissions, and clutches in tact for the drive home.
>>15078028
The circuit of the dagumis was pretty good. Mostly sweeping turns though. Some dude is looking for another location supposedly.
>>15078029
So who would suggest drag?
>>15078039
Not a clue. I'm glad it didn't win though
>>15078039
A guy with a Mustang.
>>15078029
So... an unwillingness to go fast.
>>15077209
I agree with pretty much everything except HWAT.
And perhaps Happy Tea House, because that parking lot was cramped, and there was barely enough seating for everyone the first time.
It's got some good feng shui, though, felt like we were a neo Mid Night Club. We need something with more space, though.
>>15077970
yeah i'm just thinking towards the future. even if somebody puts a scavenger hunt/road rally type thing together with different points around houston. start a stopwatch when each person leaves the parking lot, and take any route you want to hit all the points on the list. take a picture at each point for proof, and the lowest elapsed time with all the points is the winner
>>15078134
HWAT is what most people wanted. It's been voted on. The meetup and finish location will be voted on for each meet though.
>>15078167
There was a time where there wasn't an "other" option for the name, so we don't know how many were aware that they could edit their response.
Maybe we can be HWAT online, but have a different name for club stickers?
>>15078205
I added it a few days ago, posted about it, and let everyone know they could edit their answers by going back. Unless a bunch of people want it changed we're not voting on it again. Personally I don't care for HWAT either, but it's what most wanted.
>>15078205
let it evolve naturally. as we meet more, the group will get a better identity and we will probably get a name that everyone relates to. no need to force it or try or take it too seriously. we are on a taiwanese moving picture site.
>>15078217
>>15078234
Fair enough. It'll probably take a few more meets before we really get an idea of the direction we want to go.
>>15077787
>>15078142
That's what the steeplechase suggestion upthread was.
>>15078240
steeplechase was more like getting directions as you go vs getting it all at once and quickly planning a route. everybody just needs to buy their own stopwatch and have timekeepers at the start/end point with the watches.
>>15078288
desu that'd probably be safer to do even if it does take more effort to set up and run. If we're going to actually run a race, it needs to be safe and street legal.
>>15078335
>street legal
>>15078378
We're all NEETs, anon. If we're going to do a "race" as a group, we shouldn't do something that invites police attention or breaks any laws they can hammer us with.
Wangan runs on 610 in the dead of night are one thing, a race on city streets is another.
>>15078335
>>15078378
>>15078387
Well, yeah it has to be "street legal". We would have to do it on the honor system that if you get stopped, you are disqualified, and your time does not count.
Timekeepers will chill at the tea house, and the race will begin when the driver starts his stop watch and runs to his car in a le mans style start. Starts will be staggered in 10 minute intervals, and the drivers will be given 10 minutes to plan their route before leaving, so when one driver leaves the next driver is given the points. then the timekeepers just wait for everybody to get back and hit their stopwatches again.
This isn't for the next meet, but for future ideas.
Does anyone know if there are any arcades left in a 100 mile radius? Maybe they've got some Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune, or Initial D cabinets? Or just anything racing related. They were fun as fuck when they were around, but I don't know if anyone in this whole municipality has arcades left. Just a suggestion.
>>15078462
There's always Dave and Busters, but I don't think they've got Initial D cabinets. Hell, I don't know if any have existed in Houston for years if they did at all.
>>15078434
I dunno. A straight timed race like that just devolves to speed fairly quickly, especially if you can lay your route out with GPS.
Okily dokily, guys. Well it seems in regards to terrain, we're highly limited on local options, though I'm sure you guys already knew that.
As far as touges are concerned, anything, south, central, or east is non-existent and barren.
Meaning our only options are to the west and/or to the north. Looking forward to any suggestions.
>>15078495
Forgot image, somehow.
>>15078495
Westward would probably be best. Worst case scenario we run the Daumi's Circut.
>>15078493
>I dunno. A straight timed race like that just devolves to speed fairly quickly
You're right. A guy breaking the speed limit in Houston would stick out like a sore thumb.
>>15078538
kek
>>15078538
They would on the city streets. Either way, I'm saying that's boring for a group race. We already go fast. If we're going to do a point-to-point, it should have more going for it than just "go WOT following your GPS".
>>15078566
it wouldn't be just on city streets, the points would be spread around Houston. If you want any kind of driving competition within the group, this is going to be the safest. If you don't want to do it, you can always be a timekeeper.
Also, yes, people will likely be speeding regardless of "breaking the rules", but there's a limit to how much somebody is going to speed in a certain area just based off of common sense. Nobody here is going to blast through a school zone at 70 mph just so they can beat a Camry and a Civic in the Inaugural Autist Road Rally
Why can't we just set up a street circuit somewhere?
>>15078635
No, you misunderstand. I'm arguing for the other kind of point-to-point race.
>>15078663
idk man, it seems pretty impossible to keep track of multiple cars in real time and giving them new points or directions to drive when they reach certain points. what do you suggest?
>>15078678
I like one at a time, but if we were to do multiple at once we could use phones recording video in each car and check over it at the end
>>15078562
Maybe one of these areas?
>>15078704
Ok, but even one at a time, how will they be given instructions and at what points? And once they have been given the instructions, won't they just "WOT and follow GPS" to their next point?
It just seems needlessly complicated to something that is basically achieving the same thing, but needing much more time to do so because it can only be done one at a time.
>>15078678
It's like a treasure map. You give people the whole route with directions and distances between landmarks/course changes on the route. If you know Houston well enough, you could recognize a few and take shortcuts to them to earn time back. If you don't, you can just follow the directions and think on your feet. In between, you have a couple checkpoints to keep track of everyone, maybe splitting up the route so all the racers have to go through the checkpoints. Make a post in the thread with the actual address of the checkpoint after a certain time period has passed so nobody gets TOTALLY lost and the stragglers eventually make their way to the finish line. Have a prize for the person with the fastest time and a joke prize for the one with the slowest.
Now, I'm not going to lie, that's going to take a LOT of effort to set up, so maybe it should be what to do in July, but I think it'd be fun. I remember doing one like it with the A&M car club up in College Station.
>>15078039
>>15078073
Probably just just me gs400nitro. That's to be expected though. Just have to do that on our own. I understand it's not for everybody.
>>15078495
Something north of Spring, around FM1314 and FM242.
>>15078759
So, it's pretty much exactly what I suggested, just with added complications. See >>15078142 and >>15078434
Drivers will be given the points 10 minutes prior to their start and choose any route to take. What don't you like about that plan?
>>15078789
You're not actually giving them addresses or direct identifiers that you can plug in. It's much more about planning on the fly than it is routing it out beforehand.
>>15078801
Not sure what you're trying to say here. I was thinking more along the lines of "Beer Can House" or "AstroDome" as points, not addresses. Did you want addresses? I mean, people can be given all the points as soon as they start their stopwatch if you want to do it that way. I just think this is the easiest way to accomplish what we are trying to do. Sure, if we had a bunch of people willing to put in man hours we could make a crazy road rally, but we have to work with what we have.
>>15078751
The idea is competition, like need for speed. Personally I much prefer togue or running the loop together. I'm just taking hypotheticaly
>>15078836
It is a competition. Lowest elapsed time wins. Running the loop together will always be there, but it will be much harder/more dangerous to make a competition out of that.
>>15078495
The closest thing we can get to a toegay is the Livingston Circuit, or portions thereof.
>>15078821
No, I mean like you scout out the whole route, figure out where you make each turn, and write a descriptor for it. If you know the part of Houston that you're running in well enough you can go "Wait, I know what that is, I can get there faster by doing this".
>>15078884
Yeah, Lake Conroe or Lake Livingston seem like the best spots.
We could have our own designated Lake Akina/Lake Haruna.
>>15078894
Again, needlessly complicated. Look, we have to work with what we have and there is going to have to be compromises on how "fancy" the rally is. Additionally, since you are allowed to go off the pre-determined course, what's to stop somebody from just scanning through the directions and just finding the key points?
I just want to do a race like the opening scene of 2 Fast 2 Furious, is that so much ask. ;~;
(Wasn't part of the conversation involving street rally.)
>>15078917
None of the roads around Conroe are suitable.
I've already run the Livingston Circuit a few times. Only one guy showed up for the meet I tried to host for it though, and he refused to drive fast because noballs.
It's a long run though, so maybe just specific parts except for special events. Fortunately, most of it is completely empty.
The most >fun part is 224, but there's almost always some truck driving along at 30mph to ruin it. 924 is probably the best bet, since it's always completely empty, though it's not as windy.
>>15078134
We could just park a bit far away then, not to forget there is a walmart right behind it. Huge parking lot.
Seems like north is the only way to go.
So, someone's going to have to do some scouting to make sure the roads check out.
The Brazos Circuit of the Dagumis worked because multiple people have driven on it before. Finding new ground, it's hard to tell how enjoyable a circuit will be judging just by the lines on a map. Any volunteers?
Maybe if some people are up for it, there could be a scouting group that could test them out in tandem, or try different roads simultaneously.
>>15078462
>>15078493
I'm not sure if I'm the only one here, but I'm actually really looking forward to doing non /o/ related things with this group. Going to arcade is definitely something, just have all out fun ya know, maybe even go watch some movies, play some pool w.e.
well if yall are talking about going up there we might as well get /out/ and /k/ about it
camping would be cool and my tacoma might actually come in handy
plus i just bought a new .22 revolver literally 2 hours ago
>>15079397
He'll ya. Been wanting to shoot my ar15
hwat a bunch of idiots
https://youtu.be/A_V44xyxU44?t=7s
>>15079403
well im down assuming its not the next meet because work
its been a while since i shot so it would be cool to load up and camp and shoot at a state park, if thats possible
hopefully it wont turn out like the /k/ meet where that dude came in the brownies everyone ate
>>15079475
what the fuck man!
>>15079487
Ya I think it's a good idea. Just don't accept food from anyone lol
>>15079512
This is so true, that's why Houston as a city sucks dick.
>>15079512
He ain't wrong, although I wonder what his thoughts on Austin were.
>>15079498
>>15079498
What if I cook it infront of you?
>>15079565
Ya I've seen that and that's exactly why I'm not accepting food.
>>15079585
Unless it's cooked in front of me I suppose.
>>15079694
But the meat... the meat was prepped at my home, I stuck it between my ass cheeks, so sweat and shit have become a juice and will blend in with the meat, giving it a smelly and salty flavor.
>>15079740
Ok nevermind. I'll bring my own food.
>>15079781
But anon, i have already prepped the food. What will I do with it now? I don't want it to go to waste.
>>15079870
Shove it back up your ass for all I care.
>>15079870
What all did you prepare exactly?
>>15079882
But then it will rot. Give me your address, I'll cook it for you and deliver it.
>>15079887
It's a mix of grounded beef, parsley, onions, cream cheese. Just ready for baking.
lets grill some sausages and put it in each others buns
>>15079915
Give it to this anon
>>15079935
>>15079944
I'm merely suggest we have a bun sharing meet.
>>15079935
I love that idea, my cock is ready for some brown juice to be smeared on.
>>15079944
But spoderstang, you are my husbando.
>>15078503
>tfw Houston said FUCK YOU WE'RE GUNNA BE A PORT YOU FUCKS
Then they dredged a twenty mile trench all the way to the gulf of mexico
And thats the story of the Houston Ship Chanel
>>15077209
is the twisty backroads the "circuit of the dagumis" i keep hearing of? where is that exactly?
>>15079967
https://goo dot gl/maps/ULWp9aWsTM82
>>15079951
I'm already married. But we can be platonic friends.
>>15079967
It's when I take you to the woods and start to ass fuck you while we roll in a total downhill manner.
>>15079979
I will offer you... ONE MILLION dollars if you go for a divorce
>>15079986
Let's see the money first friendo. Like it matters, I'd probably lose it all in the divorce anyways.
>>15080009
I'll show you the money sonny. It's in the woods. Meet me tonight at 9:11PM
>>15080022
Well you seem legit. Do you have a pair of assless chaps I can borrow? I have some gear oil for lube.
>>15080044
Everything will be provided at the meet. You don't need gear oil, I have some Lucas with me, that stuff sticks and is meant for a real nice ass blasting session.
>>15080057
Idk man, I've heard Lucas can give some nasty rashes. Royal purple on the other hand stays slick all night and is my favorite color.
![wjANVCD[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/2jxXdGk.jpg "wjANVCD[1].jpg")
>>15080079
ofc it's your favorite color, you big faggot
Can we call ourselves "JUST"
>>15080123
>"In other news, the local city street racing syndicate known only as Just has yet again evaded police attempts at apprehension. Tonight we delve into the secretive nature of ..."
>>15080123
JUST
>>15080087
Why so mean buddy?
>>15080190
It was a compliment, my favorite color is royal purple too.
![flaring[1].gif](https://i.imgur.com/PP5nN5i.gif "flaring[1].gif")
Whatever the name is, it needs to look cool on a sticker stuck to the rear quarter panel.
The Initial D team names are what we should be going for. Akina Speed Stars, Akagi Red Suns, Miyogi Night Kids, et cetera.
Something like Houston Orange Flames or something else that reflects the area. You can see the refinery flares in Pasadena really well from the south loop heading eastbound over 45.
>>15080202
Absolutely agree with this post. +1.
Now we just have to come up with something.
>>15080202
How about "N/o/cturnals"
>>15080215
Because adding /o/ to words is fucking autistic.
>>15080221
But it does represent the board.. unless we are all autistic. It's also something only someone from /o/ or 4chan will recognize.
>>15080202
my old street racing team in Houston was called the Speed DOHCtors, we revive the name maybe??
>>15080202
If you want to find a name like that, then we have to pick a spot where we do our runs frequently and take that name.
>>15080234
But we're not all DOHC.
>>15080235
Brazos Blasters? 610 Furies?
>>15080237
Brazor blasters
kek
Sounds like a porno
610 furies reminds me of furries
>>15080235
That was implied by "Houston"
>>15080237
i wasn't DOHC either when i had the team lol
How about something like pic related for the sticker and "BLOCK BUSTERS"
>>15080343
>>15080352
That's the joke.
>>15080343
That's super gay.
Well here's a list of all the Initial D team names, and most of the names used in Import Tuner Challenge, in case it inspires any ideas:
http://initiald.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Teams
https://www.trueachievements.com/Import-Tuner-Challenge/walkthrough.htm?page=3
>>15080689
I still think we should go with Orange Flames.
Nothing says Houston like oil refineries.
Our logo is this now
>>15081231
Was it ever not, in spirit?
>>15081241
Of course it was, but it's something to show it.
>>15080689
The names from Initial D aren't exactly inspiring at all. Honestly, all the team names are really bad.
>>15081150
Orange Flames is nice, we are getting closer.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/blackamr-18x9-0513-nitto-stan.html
I'm thinking about getting wheel/tire combo. I'm gonna look a bit more and see if I can find a mustang that looks like mine with these wheels.
>>15083593
That's me btw
>>15083593
I think you should get the nt555 g2 tires (their latest summer tire)they're new and much better than that 15 year old design.
>>15083618
Good point. This is gonna be a little ways down the road, hopefully before next year because idk if my current tires will last that long.
>Houston
https://youtu.be/Z4gFmw4V1Ow?t=45s
>>15083618
Or I could go this route
>>15083661
10/10 never stuck in floods again
>>15083931
>>15083618
So far the only size 555 g2 I can find that will fit is 245/45 17
Stock tire size is 235/55 17
Should fit no problem but I will have to recalibrate my speedo. Good thing I have a tuner.
>>15084701
Also with these tires, final drive ratio and 4.10 gears I would running 2,764 rpms at 70. Kinda high and 80 would be a little over 3000 rpms.
>>15085359
>tfw 3750rpm at 70 and 4250rpm at 80
>>15085391
Fuck that
>>15085391
It's like you want your engine to die out sooner
>>15086205
It's like you're actually retarded.
>>15079201
Definitely agree with this.
Who here /Fast 8/ April 2017?
Dumping some links for finding roads, in case one of them proves useful:
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/Routes/Texas_119.html
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/gts/usa.aspx#/menu/filter
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=autospots.david.com.autospots
http://www.twistyroadfinder.com/
http://www.greatestdrivingroads.com/great_roads.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.socialnavinc.ultimatedrive&hl=en
>>15086940
The only one that's useful is Motorcycle Roads.
Twisty Road Finder is somewhat useful, and Ultimate Drive is only barely useful. Everything else doesn't even recognize Houston.
>>15086276
I WILL TAKE A HUGE SHIT IN YOUR MOUTH BITCH
Seems like our range is really limited to the La Grange-Brenham-Navasota-Huntsville-Livingston belt.
http://www.motorcycleroads.com/75/539/Routes/The-Fulshear-44.html
CIRCUIT OF THE DAGUMIIIIISSS
>>15087292
kek I noticed that too
>>15087292
>>15087303
Except they took out the best part.
anyone know if any local groups do time attack type events?
What up, out here testing out roads
>>15088175
Hey good on you. Take a peek around the fm1314 area on your way back if you have time.
>>15088175
While you're near Coldspring, shoot up to Point Blank via 224.
>>15088175
Totaled my car.
>>15088792
Civic anon has no chill!
You all right, man?
>>15088792
it'll buff out.
>>15088928
>>15088960
Shit man, are you alright? What happened?
>>15088792
>>15088960
Shit, nigger. Where are you at?
>was actually thinking of going for a cruise in the cool nighttime air
>now I'm going to keep my ass right at home
You know, I think I'm going to keep my Dagumi on the autocross track from now on, too.
>>15089007
This is where the wreck took place: https://goo dot gl/maps/GhQriiCKS7E2
>>15088896
>>15088972
Sprained my arm. Can't move or feel it much at the moment. Nothing else other than that.
Didn't see the turn in time. Going downhill at a decent grade, by the time I realized a turn was taking place, it was too sharp, too late, and the overhanging ditch too deep for me to get enough traction to stop in time.
Some neighbors down the road said they heard the crash. They said people go off that turn often enough that it's called Dead Man's Curb.
>>15089713
So I guess that means the Livingston Circuit is a no-go. If they've actually got a place fucking called "Dead Man's Curve" on it, that ain't some place we should be Dagumi'ing.
>>15089713
I hope you get alright Civic Brah. Any idea what's gonna happen to the car?
>>15088792
Dude wtf
>>15089713
You survived with minimal damage to yourself. That's what is important. Hope you had good insurance man.
>>15084701
Im running g2 on my front wheels 245/45 r17 and they fit perfectly on my oem 17x8 wheels. My speed reads 1-2 mph slow but I think that's a result of the 275/40 m/ts on the this setup has understeer, go figure
>>15090677
Well i just ordered them. $494 shipped. Still thinking about ordering some wheels but I'm so damn picky I can't decide.
>>15089713
HWAT's first wreck and it wasn't even during a meet for us to see. Damn
>>15089713
This is why you gotta scout during the day.
>>15089747
On the other hand, it means that we finally found a twisty road to toegay on.
>>15089747
I hate it say it but we should drive this road. A road actually tight and twisty enough to understeer off of?
>>15090802
What size? G2s?
>>15090802
I paid 280 mounted and balanced for two of them
>>15092068
I've driven that road a few times. There are a few blind curves. Never taken it south-north but it sounds like he found one in the middle of the night.
>>15092068
I mean that's really any county road near farm land. Out near where I live there are many 70-90 degree turns, but there just aren't any roads to link them all together. I have to imagine that's how this is.
toegay run on the northside in the daylight would be cool. I mean night would be ok too, but fuck deer. bring things for a memorial for civic anon's car
I'll bring a used black ice
>>15092078
245/45 17 g2s. Also ordered some wheels.
>>15092375
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-2003-cobra-17x9stan-kit-9404.html
These wheels. There for 99-04 so the offset isn't correct. They might stick out a little in the back but I'm OK with that.
Hope you guys don't flood today
I hope this rain meme fucks off already
>>15092390
You should get some svt centercaps
>>15092906
Ya I might. If they don't come with any I'll just paint my current ones to match until I get some.
>>15092711
No shit. Man it looks like night time down here.
Think we'll be going to the sekret drifto spot after the next meet? I kind of want to bring some dollar store cookie sheets so me and the other FWD guys can participate.
>>15089713
damn civic anon how fast did you take that corner?
>also f1 engine swap when
Any chance we could have mini meets in between meets? Like a short little touge convoy? Basically what all are doing scouting these roads but smartly and not alone. My gf acting fuking stupid and im gonna have some free time this weekend
>>15093136
Well if his speed on 610 is any indication, I'd say too fast
>>15093318
If I lived closer I would. And I don't wanna drive in this rain too much until I put on the new tires.
>>15093318
Where about were you thinking? It looks like I'll be free this weekend.
>>15092955
I think it comes included with some that say "American racing"
>>15093336
Livingston circuit we could start the lap where 190 and 59 intersect, go round the circuit and exit once again at 190 and 59
>>15093383
>over two hours away
sorry man, no can do
>>15093405
We needs a twisty road in town
Anyone going to the Coffee and Cars Scuderia meet this Saturday in The Woodlands? I'm considering it.
>>15093452
Literally the only one is Memorial, and that's only suitable for cruising and not hooning. They've closed part of it to fix a bridge, too.
>>15093342
I'd be OK with those then. They'll be here Monday I believe.
>>15089902
Doesn't run. Wrecker fees for just the first day are $415. The estimate to tow it back to Houston is an additional $375-400.
In between jobs means both the car and I are probably irreversibly fucked.
>>15090310
Liability only.
>>15091915
The unfamiliarity is definitely what hurt me.
>>15093136
>>15093320
That's the worst of it, I wasn't even going that fast. Compared to the runs I was doing the rest of the night, which were taken at 90-100 with no problem, during this stretch I slowed down to a cruising speed of about 50-60, but had lost my bearings and was in the process of re-routing. The complete darkness and lack of road foreknowledge + temporary lack of maps meant even reasonable speeds were too great for a turn unseen in blind darkness.
F1 engine swap when I stop being an incredibly poor fag, which seems like a distinct impossibility now.
I guess I'm out. There's nothing I can do anymore. I always felt like I was the joke of the group, anyway, even at the first meet, just because I've never been fortunate enough to climb out of poverty and own a respectable vehicle.
It's my own damn fault.
>>15093752
It's not that bad. You can get another shitbox.
Maybe this is the opportunity you needed to get a Miata.
>>15093752
nah civic anon you were cool. maybe you can part it out and make some money, then get a miata or a 90s civic or something
>>15093752
We all gotta start somewhere. I own a dodge neon. That's my real car. It sits at home collecting dust because my gs is my new dd. I paid 750 down to be in this car and i pour all of my money into it. If I miss a car payment I will be back in that neon. When you see someone in a new/newer car or whatever just know that they aren't necessarily far ahead of you. As for joke of the group well we all fucking post frogs and memes on the internet and we all meet up every now and then to do similar things irl but with cars involved so no one is on their high horse here buddy
>>15093752
Whoa Civic anon, don't ever think you weren't good enough. You are our scout leader, you took the risks that we couldn't, I can't thank you enough, especially on the second meet. You watched over us to see if there were any cops ahead. Don't for a second think we weren't grateful and those who say they weren't can go fuck themselves. In my mind, you are a cool anon.
>>15093752
Seriously brev, if you want I'm sure you can ride along with someone if you want. What area are you in?
I'll be going to the Lone Star Drift Round 3 at Gulf Greyhound Park, anybody wants to tag along?
It's on the 28th of May.
>>15093752
sorry dude
i just found out, best of luck to you
you were in no way the joke of the group
i was surprised at how everyone turned out to be mostly normal, helpful, and funny
i got the old tacoma and a chain if you want to tow it from where it is back to your place to save money on a tow truck doing it. as long as it rolls straight and the steering works
then we could go car shopping, or really its pretty much motorcycle season
>>15093752
As rough as it may sound, learn from this. Don't go racing around unlit roads that you don't know late at night. There are risks, then there are /o/ risks, and there are STUPID risks. For all we joke and how casually we treat speed, cars are dangerous and should be treated with respect.
Don't stop driving, but don't forget this day. Learn from it.
>>15093752
I'm sorry to hear that man. Like I said I'm glad you're OK that's what's important. And I agree with everyone who responded to you. You're a good scout, hell, I wasn't gonna go that fast lol. My first car was a geo storm. You'll get better cars later on. Like the other anon said, try to part it out and recoup some money. Best of luck to you civicanon.
RIP
